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The Foundations Christmas Furniture Appeal 2025
The festive period is a time for giving but sadly, more and more people in our community are struggling with poverty. Rising costs of food and energy have made things even tougher for families and individuals trying to get by. One simple way to help ease some of that pressure is by donating your unwanted, pre-loved furniture. Your donations can make a real difference, helping more people enjoy a comfortable and settled home life this winter. Here in Gateshead, Foundations Fur
Foundations Furniture
4 days ago2 min read


Welcome to Vintage Vault: Gateshead’s new vintage shop that gives furniture a second life.
We’re excited to announce the opening of Vintage Vault , the new vintage shop at Foundations , Gateshead’s community furniture charity. Vintage Vault is more than a place to find beautiful pre-loved treasures. Every single penny from every sale goes straight back into Foundations to help local households rebuild comfortable homes during times of hardship. When you buy from Vintage Vault , you’re directly supporting a local household in hardship. Why Vintage Vault matters A s
Foundations Furniture
Nov 43 min read


A Fresh Coat of Paint and Exciting Improvements Ahead
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from our community furniture charity! The start of a series of improvements! Painting of our...
Foundations Furniture
Sep 231 min read


Job Success after the Foundation4Work Programme - AP's Story
Foundation4work , delivered by the Foundations Furniture charity in Gateshead, provides up to 12 weeks of free support with job seeking,...
Foundations Furniture
Feb 283 min read


Transforming Job Prospects with Foundation4Work
Foundation4work provides up to 12 weeks of free support with job seeking, CV writing, attending interviews and any other part of the...
Foundations Furniture
Jan 283 min read


Finding Confidence with the Foundation4Work Programme - AR's Story
Foundation4work provides up to 12 weeks of free support with job seeking, CV writing, attending interviews and any other part of the...
Foundations Furniture
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Case Study: P’s Journey to Full-Time Employment
Foundation4work is our free programme here at Foundations, offering tailored support with job hunting, CV writing, interview...
Foundations Furniture
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Case Study: JD’s Work Experience Journey with Foundations
Foundation4work is our completely free initiative in Gateshead, delivering personalised support for individuals needing help with job...
Foundations Furniture
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Case Study: Ben's Journey Back into Work
Foundation4work is a free programme offered by our charity here in Gateshead, offering up to 12 weeks of one-to-one assistance for...
Foundations Furniture
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Furniture Poverty: Are You Affected?
Furniture poverty is a relatively new term for a long standing issue. The impact of it is significant. So what is it and how do you know...
Foundations Furniture
Oct 2, 20245 min read


How Much Does Second Hand Furniture Cost?
There are many factors to consider when buying second hand furniture, and cost is often top of the list for the thousands of people who...
Foundations Furniture
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Everything you need to know about volunteering at Foundations in Gateshead
If you're considering volunteering as a way to enhance your career prospects, to improve your wellbeing, or to give something back to the...
Foundations Furniture
Sep 10, 20248 min read
THIS WEEK'S FURNITURE APPEAL - WHITE GOODS, DOUBLE BEDS AND WARDROBES
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